Finance Manager

Description:

Elevation Accountancy and Finance are delighted to be working with a fantastic organisation in the Sheffield area as they look to recruit a Senior Finance Manager into their team on a full time, permanent basis.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Managing our finance team (Finance Assistant), offering support to the Money Management Coordinator role and overseeing the delivery of the Budget Management Service
Prepare the annual budget, with input from other members of the Senior Management Team and project managers
Prepare monthly management accounts with appropriate commentary
Prepare draft year end accounts for audit, with full supporting documentation 
Review and introduce automated processes to avoid duplication and make efficient use of resources
Liaise with the external accountants and auditors
Make sure appropriate insurance covers are in place
Manage the outsourced payroll function, co-ordinating timely submission of accurate payroll amendments
Overview/management of company pension schemes/auto enrolment
Prepare costings for new funding bids
Manage the Organisation’s financial position, ensuring timely invoicing and payment for service income and the maintenance of cash balances
Working with service managers to prepare quarterly / annual reports
Annual returns
Present financial reports to the Board of Trustees meeting
Present reports including management accounts to the Board of Trustees’ finance sub-committee including performance against budget
Provide any other ad hoc reports as requested
Work with the Senior Management Team to develop the business plan, managing and monitoring effectiveness and performance to achieve its objectives
Ensure a sustainable financial strategy, underpinned by robust financial planning and management systems
Prepare financial forecasts and budgets for all projects and services
Prepare cash flow forecasts on a monthly basis
Provide finance training and support to budget holders and project manager
Lead in the development of policies and procedures relating to the remit of this post
Actively promote and ensure good equal opportunities practice and work in an anti-oppressive manner
Undertake regular supervision with the CEO and provide regular supervision and appraisal to the finance and budget management staff
Undertake training as identified in the personal development plan
Experience Required:

Experience of working in a finance related role 
Working with Xero 
Working for a charity / good knowledge of charity finances 
Accurate and timely payroll processing 
Experience of line managing staff 
Recognised professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, AAT) or part qualification 
Experience of preparing management accounts including analysis and commentary and year end accounts 
Ability to manage and motivate a team 
Proactive with excellent time management skills with the ability to handle competing priorities and meet deadlines effectively 
Ability to produce timely, accurate and clear reports to inform monitoring, financial management and strategic development 
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including presenting financial information to non-finance staff and the ability to build relationships 
IT/digital literate, including advanced Excel 
Ability to guide colleagues on complex financial matters as well as general support on budgeting 
If this looks like a role of interest then please get in touch